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Do rising yields signal the end long-term bond bull market that began 40 years ago?

Historically, equity dividends and fixed income coupons have been an incredibly important component of income investing. However, current macroeconomic forces mean that both are under pressure. Fixed income yields are low and dividends have been, or are, at risk of being cut.

The speed, depth and breadth of the coronavirus recession is unprecedented. Policymakers cannot avert the near-term pain. But they can limit the permanent scars from this crisis through bold and decisive action.

Coronavirus - where have we got to, and how do we see the economic and market landscape from here? After a turbulent few weeks in markets, Richard Dunbar talks to Katy Forbes, Head of Absolute Return in our Multi-Asset Team and Jeremy Lawson, our Chief Economist and Head of the ASI Research Institute.

The global spread of the COVID-19 virus has disrupted global financial markets and the recent slump in oil prices has fueled the widespread volatility. We've received many questions from our clients and we'd like to share some of the top queries and our answers.

Last week, it became clear that the financial markets were no longer prepared to overlook the potential global impact of coronavirus. Our initial discussions focused on the short-term risk management of the portfolio and ensuring the diversification in our portfolios remained intact.

Coronavirus continues to cast a dark shadow over the global economy, as the number of new cases outside China continues to accelerate.

After a tough 2018, our Multi Asset team remained focused on their robust ideas-based philosophy aiming for good returns over the longer term with continued low volatility. In 2019, returns for the Invesco Global Targeted Returns Fund (UK) were more in line with their targets.